Signification
Having had enough of a situation.
Contexte culturel
Danes use 'træt af' as a form of social bonding. Complaining about the weather or the state of the trains is a way to start a conversation with a stranger. In Danish flat hierarchies, it is acceptable to tell a manager you are 'træt af' a specific task, provided you are constructive about it. Danish influencers often use '#trætafdet' to mock themselves or share relatable 'first world problems'. Parents frequently use this with children to set boundaries without being overly aggressive.
The Silent F
In the word 'af', the 'f' is almost never pronounced in this phrase. Say 'træt æ' to sound like a native.
Don't over-pluralize
Even if 'we' are tired of something, we usually say 'Vi er træt af det' in the figurative sense, though 'trætte' is grammatically possible.
Signification
Having had enough of a situation.
The Silent F
In the word 'af', the 'f' is almost never pronounced in this phrase. Say 'træt æ' to sound like a native.
Don't over-pluralize
Even if 'we' are tired of something, we usually say 'Vi er træt af det' in the figurative sense, though 'trætte' is grammatically possible.
Add 'rigtig'
To sound more natural when complaining, add 'rigtig' (really): 'Jeg er rigtig træt af det.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er træt ___ at vente på dig.
In Danish, the expression is always 'træt af'.
Which sentence means 'I am fed up with the rain'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Træt af' is for annoyance; 'efter' is for physical tiredness after an event.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se den her film igen? B: Nej, ____.
B is expressing that they have seen it too many times and are bored.
Match the feeling to the sentence.
You have worked for 12 hours and want to sleep.
Physical exhaustion uses 'efter' or nothing, not 'af'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Træt af vs. Træt efter
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er træt ___ at vente på dig.
In Danish, the expression is always 'træt af'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Træt af' is for annoyance; 'efter' is for physical tiredness after an event.
A: Skal vi se den her film igen? B: Nej, ____.
B is expressing that they have seen it too many times and are bored.
You have worked for 12 hours and want to sleep.
Physical exhaustion uses 'efter' or nothing, not 'af'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. 'Jeg er træt af ham' means you are fed up with him. It's quite strong.
It is always 'træt af'. 'Træt over' is not used in Danish.
'Irriteret over' is more active and sharp. 'Træt af' is more about losing patience over time.
Yes, it means you have slept too much and are bored of being in bed.
It depends on the context. It's better to say 'Jeg er træt af denne opgave' than 'Jeg er træt af dig'.
Use the variation 'Jeg er led og ked af det'.
In the literal sense (sleepy), yes: 'De er trætte'. In the figurative sense 'træt af', it often stays 'træt' in speech, but 'trætte' is technically correct.
Yes, 'Jeg er træt af min gamle bil' is perfect.
It's common among friends but don't use it in formal settings or with elders.
There isn't a direct opposite, but you could say 'glad for' (happy with) or 'vild med' (crazy about).
Expressions liées
at have fået nok
synonymTo have had enough
at være led og ked af
similarTo be sick and tired of
at være mæt af
specialized formTo be full of/satisfied with
at være færdig med
similarTo be done with
at brokke sig
builds onTo complain
